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The Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to assist with the State of Emergency regarding snow relief to assist towns and communities with snow removal, fire hydrant clearing and ensuring roads are passable for emergency equipment and responders.

Antarctic Chieftain Rescued

The crew of the USCG Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) was requested to rescue/recover the Antarctic Chieftain, a 207-foot Australian-flagged fishing vessel with 26 people aboard, beset in ice approximately 900 miles northeast of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica on Feb. 10, 2015. The Antarctic Chieftain suffered damage to three of its four propeller blades when it became stuck in the ice lost its ability...

Massachusetts Snow Relief

The Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to assist with the State of Emergency regarding snow relief to assist towns and communities with snow removal, fire hydrant clearing and ensuring roads are passable for emergency equipment and responders.

National African American

February is National African American History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans.
Keep up with how the military is honoring African American History Month by subscribing to this feature page. The news, videos and images also highlight the past and present military service of African Americans.

Freedom's Sentinel

Freedom's Sentinel - Freedom's Sentinel, the follow-on to Enduring Freedom, is the continuing U.S. effort to train, advise and assist Afghan security forces as well as conduct counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan.

U.S. Army All-American Bowl

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school All-American game, featuring the best 90 players in an annual East vs. West matchup every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome. The Army Bowl enjoys a worldwide television audience, thanks to a live broadcast on NBC. Last year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl marked the 14th-anniversary of the Bowl and drew a crowd of...

31st Marine Expeditionary

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit VLOG is a video series that will take you behind the scenes with Marines of the only forward deployed MEU in the Marine Corps. It will follow U.S. Marines in AAVs, in the pilot seats of aircraft, and at the helm of combat rubber raiding crafts as Marines and Sailors prepare for their upcoming deployment.

Hawaii National Guard Joint Force Headquarters activated Army and Air National Guardsmen in support of the Hawaii County Civil Defense authorities in response to the Puna Lava flow. In addition to setting up and operating a command and control center, the Guardsman patrolled neighborhoods and monitored blocked roads as the lava advanced.

Orient Shield 2014 is the 28th annual, bilateral exercise co-sponsored by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Army Japan (USARJ). OS 2014 will focus on the development and refinement of JGSDF and USARJ efforts in the areas of tactical planning, coordination and interoperability. The exercise will enhance U.S. and Japanese combat readiness and interoperability at the battalion...

This is the fifth annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) will train with two RCN Stenka-class patrol boats. In addition to maneuvering and surface-gunnery drills,...

Exercise Southern Strike 15 is a total force, multi-service training exercise hosted by the Mississippi Air National guard's Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, from October 27 through November 7, 2014. The SS15 exercise emphasizes air-to-air, air-to-ground, and special operations forces training opportunities. These events are integrated into demanding hostile and...

Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) is a regularly scheduled multinational exercise that focuses on the integration of aviation and ground assets within the construct of a traditional Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise and is designed to enhance the combat readiness of the U.S and Korean troops. KMEP also familiarizes U.S. Marines with the Korean Peninsula and builds upon an existing strong...

APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa